Hello, I have to interview someone from a different culture for my global issues class. I figured this would be a good forum to do so. Preferably it should be someone from the country of Somalia. And they should have been in the U.S. for at least under 10 years. However, someone from a different culture in general is fine and I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much!

 

1)    Identify your culture/and or country of origin? Gender and approximate age? If you are no longer living in your country of birth, how long have you been away?

 

2)    In your country of origin: how do people greet each other (shake hands, bow, embrace, other). Has the traditional form of greeting been impacted by globalization and if so, how?

 

3)    How are children educated in your country? Is there a difference in how males and females are educated or certain minorities? What do you think are the primary goals of education in the country and how (if at all) has this changed in the last 50 years?

 

4)    What is the normal dress for men and women? Are there any special traditional items of clothing and when are they worn?

 

5)    What is the type of government for your country?

 

6)    What are the major religions? What are the basic beliefs of these religions?

 

7)    What are the important holidays? Are there special observances of these holidays? Do you feel the attention to these holidays has changed in any way due to the effects of globalization?

 

8)    What are the types of communications technology available to most people in their daily lives (for example, TV, computers, cell phones, Internet…) how much of a difference is there between rural and urban areas in availability and use of technology?

 

9)    Where and how do people get married? What is the average marriage age? Is it acceptable not to get married? What is the attitude towards divorce? What changes have occurred in the traditional family structure in your country in your lifetime (or your parents and grandparents lifetime?)

 

10) What is the national language of the country? Are other languages spoken and how many languages does the typical person know?

 

11) Who are the important national figures in your country (past or present)? They may be in entertainment, art, religion, politics, science etc.

 

12) How do people spend their leisure time? How much influence has western culture (movies, clothing, consumer products, foods…) had on the lifestyle and values of most people?

 

13) How do you feel your country or region of the world has been most impacted by globalization? This may include both negatives and/or positives.

 

14) What do you feel are the key challenges that face your country right now?

 

15) What are the most important things (resources, people, knowledge…) you feel your country or region has to offer to the global community?

 

 

 

Hummmmmm. What is your culture so we can figure out if ours is different from yours.

polish

I'd say this is a job for our fearless leader, Troy.  

Cynique, I was getting ready to say the same thing.....

Tell us a little something about YOURSELF first....lol.

BTW (if your still here).......
What does "ATLEAST UNDER 10 years" mean?